Garbage storage device for positioning flush against a wall

ABSTRACT

A garbage storage device includes a base with a flat back, an external bin mounted on the base and formed with a flat back in flush with that of the base, a internal bin received in the external bin and formed with a recessed back defining a space together with the flat back of the external bin, a pedal pivotally mounted on the base or the internal bin, a hinge mounted on the internal bin and formed with a flat back in flush with that of the base, a lid pivotally connected with the hinge and a lever connected between the pedal and the lid and received in the space defined between the flat back of the external bin and the recessed back of the internal bin. In an aspect, the pedal is mounted on the base. The pedal is an elongated element including a first end and a second end, and is substantially within the base except for its first end extending through an aperture defined in a front portion of the base. The garbage storage device may include a handle with an intermediate portion and two terminal portions transversely extending from the intermediate portion. The terminal portions of the handle are movably inserted in the hinge between an extended position for use and a concealed position when idle.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to a garbage storage device that can be positioned flush against a wall.

[0003] 2. Related Prior Art

[0004] People dispose of garbage in garbage bins. Some garbage stinks some time after its disposal. Of course, garbage is not aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, some garbage bins are equipped with lids in order to keep the odor of such garbage therein or simply to conceal garbage.

[0005] Some lids can be removed from garbage bins. However, such a lid causes a user trouble for he or she has to hold the lid during disposal of garbage or find a place to lay the lid on before disposal of garbage.

[0006]FIG. 8 shows a conventional garbage storage device 30 including a base 32, a bin 34 installed on the base 32, a pedal 36 pivotally mounted on the bin 34, a lid 38 pivotally mounted on the bin 34 via a hinge 40 and a linkage (not shown) arranged between the pedal 36 and the lid 38. Thus, the pedal 36 can be trodden so as to pivot the lid 38. The hinge 40 is mounted on an internal face of the bin 34, thus rendering it impossible to put the garbage storage device 30 flush against a wall. A handle 42 is mounted on the hinge 40 so as to facilitate carrying of the garbage storage device 30; however, it is not aesthetically pleasing.

[0007] The present invention is therefore intended to obviate or at least alleviate the problems encountered in prior art.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

[0008] It is the primary objective of the present invention to provide a garbage storage device that can be positioned flush against a wall.

[0009] According to the present invention, a garbage storage device includes a base with a flat back, a bin being mounted on the base and including a flat back in flush with that of the base, a pedal mounted on one of the base and the internal bin, a hinge being mounted on the internal bin and including a flat back in flush with that of the base, a lid pivotally connected with the hinge and a lever being connected between the pedal and the lid and received in the bin.

[0010] The garbage storage device may include an internal bin received in the external bin.

[0011] The internal bin may include a recessed back for defining a space together with the flat back of the external bin for receiving the lever.

[0012] In an aspect, the pedal is mounted on the base. The pedal is an elongated element including a first end and a second end, and is substantially within the base except for its first end extending through an aperture defined in a front portion of the base.

[0013] The garbage storage device may include a handle with an intermediate portion and two terminal portions transversely extending from the intermediate portion. The terminal portions of the handle are movably inserted in the hinge between an extended position for use and a concealed position when idle.

[0014] The hinge defines a recess in a top face so as to facilitate manipulation of the handle. The lid may define a recess in a top face. The recesses may together make a circular or oval recess so as to facilitate manipulation of the handle.

[0015] Other objects, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the attached drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] The present invention will be described through detailed illustration of embodiments referring to the attached drawings wherein:

[0017]FIG. 1 is a perspective front view of a garbage storage device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0018]FIG. 2 is a perspective rear view of the garbage storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0019]FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the garbage storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0020]FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the garbage storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0021]FIG. 5 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the garbage storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0022]FIG. 6 is identical to FIG. 4 but showing the garbage storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention in an open position;

[0023]FIG. 7 is a perspective front view of a garbage storage device according to a second embodiment of the present invention; and

[0024]FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a garbage storage device according to prior art.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0025] Referring to FIG. 1, according to a first embodiment of the present invention, a garbage storage device 2 can be positioned flush against a wall.

[0026] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the garbage storage device 2 includes a base 4, a pedal 6 pivotally mounted on the base 4, an external bin 7 mounted on the base, an internal bin 8 received in the external bin 7, a hinge 10 mounted on the internal bin 8 and a lid 12 pivotally connected with the hinge 10.

[0027] The base 4 includes a flat back (not numbered). The external bin 7 includes a flat back 14 in flush with that of the base 4. The hinge 10 includes a flat back (not numbered) in flush with that of the base 4. Thus, the garbage storage device 2 can be positioned flush against a wall.

[0028] Referring to FIG. 4, the pedal 6 is an elongated element including a first end and a second end. The pedal 6 is substantially within the base 4 except for its first end extending through an aperture defined in a front portion of the base 4. Thus, the first end of the pedal 6 can be trodden. A pin 16 is driven through the pedal 6 into the base 4, thus pivotally mounting the pedal 6 on the base 4. The pedal 6 is linked with a lever 18. The lever 18 includes a first end pivotally connected with the second end of the pedal 6 and a second end pivotally connected with the lid 12. Thus, treading on first end of the pedal causes pivotal movement of the lid 12 from a position shown in FIG. 4 to a position shown in FIG. 5.

[0029] The internal bin 8 includes a recessed back 20. Thus, a space is defined between the flat back 14 of the external bin 7 and the recessed back 20 for receiving the lever 18.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 5, a handle 22 includes an intermediate portion and two terminal portions transversely extending from the intermediate portion. The terminal portions of the handle 22 are movably inserted in the hinge 10. Thus, the handle 22 can be moved between an extended position for use and a concealed position when idle. A recess 24 is defined in a top face of the hinge 10 and a recess 26 is defined in a top face of the lid 12. The recesses 24 and 26 together make a circular or oval recess so as to facilitate manipulation of the handle 22.

[0031]FIG. 7 shows a garbage storage device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The second embodiment is identical to the first embodiment except for including a different shape.

[0032] The present invention has been described through detailed illustration of the preferred embodiment. Those skilled in the art can derive many variations from the preferred embodiment without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the preferred embodiment shall not limit the scope of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined in the attached claims. 

1. A garbage storage device (2) including a base (4) with a flat back, a bin (7) being mounted on the base (4) and including a flat back (14) in flush with that of the base (4), a pedal (6) mounted on one of the base (4) and the internal bin (8), a hinge (10) being mounted on the internal bin (8) and including a flat back in flush with that of the base (4), a lid (12) pivotally connected with the hinge (10) and a lever (18) being connected between the pedal (6) and the lid (12) and received in the bin (7).
 2. The garbage storage device (2) according to claim 1 including an internal bin (8) received in the external bin (7).
 3. The garbage storage device (2) according to claim 2 wherein the internal bin (8) includes a recessed back (20) for defining a space together with the flat back (14) of the external bin (7) for receiving the lever (18).
 4. The garbage storage device (2) according to claim 1 wherein the pedal (6) is mounted on the base (4).
 5. The garbage storage device (2) according to claim 4 wherein the pedal (6) is an elongated element including a first end and a second end, and is substantially within the base (4) except for its first end extending through an aperture defined in a front portion of the base (4).
 6. The garbage storage device (2) according to claim 1 including a handle (22) with an intermediate portion and two terminal portions transversely extending from the intermediate portion, the terminal portions of the handle (22) being movably inserted in the hinge (10) between an extended position for use and a concealed position when idle.
 7. The garbage storage device (2) according to claim 6 wherein the hinge (10) defines a recess 24 in a top face so as to facilitate manipulation of the handle (22).
 8. The garbage storage device (2) according to claim 7 wherein the lid (12) defines a recess (26) in a top face, and the recesses (24; 26) make a circular recess so as to facilitate manipulation of the handle (22).
 9. The garbage storage device (2) according to claim 7 wherein the lid (12) defines a recess (26) in a top face, and the recesses (24; 26) make an oval recess so as to facilitate manipulation of the handle (22).
 10. A garbage storage device (2) including a base (4), a internal bin (8) mounted on the base (4), a pedal (6) mounted on one of the base (4) and the internal bin (8), a hinge (10) mounted on the base (4), a lid (12) pivotally connected with the hinge (10), a lever (18) connected between the pedal (6) and the lid (12) and a handle (22) including an intermediate portion and two terminal portions transversely extending from the intermediate portion, the terminal portions of the handle (22) being movably inserted in the hinge (10) between an extended position for use and a concealed position when idle.
 11. The garbage storage device (2) according to claim 10 wherein the hinge (10) defines a recess 24 in a top face so as to facilitate manipulation of the handle
 22. 12. The garbage storage device (2) according to claim 10 wherein the lid (12) defines a recess (26) in a top face, and the recesses (24; 26) make a circular recess so as to facilitate manipulation of the handle (22).
 13. The garbage storage device (2) according to claim 10 wherein the lid (12) defines a recess (26) in a top face, and the recesses (24; 26) make an oval recess so as to facilitate manipulation of the handle (22). 